Florida. Fraudelent conveyance if I buy and homestead a house ?

Transfers made in contemplation of bankruptcy are always subject to scrutiny, but whether or not the homestead would be considered a fraudulent...

Brother declared BK7, wrote off my $50K loan I had given him to buy property. Can I cloud title?

I can't speak as to the whether you have a properly perfected or recorded mortgage and the implications of that under California law, but I can say...

If we wanted to reaffirm on our mortgage but the company didn't respond, are we responsible for the debt in any capacity?

No reaffirmation = no personal liability on the mortgage note. I offer my two cents merely as food for thought as it is not legal advice. If...

I filed bankruptcy in Ohio using the retain and option for my mortgage.

If you did not sign a reaffirmation agreement and the discharge has been rendered, you can "walk away at any time" and not be liable, as your...

If a mortgage company doesn't reaffirm during Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, can we apply for another mortgage for a different home?

You should be able to apply for a new mortgage. Be careful though in your understanding of your relation to your current house, mortgage and Wells...

Garnishment

In a non-bankruptcy setting, I believe private debt collectors may seize funds in a bank account in Kentucky. I do not practice law in Kentucky...

I'm disabled veteran getting ready 2 file chapter 7 How do I (or don't I) list income on means test. I get VA disab & Social Sec

Line 10 of the Chapter 7 Means Test (Form B22A) expressly states that you should not include any benefits received under Social Security. It...

Working With Your Lawyer in a Bankruptcy

The use of co-counsel or similar arrangement for attendance and representation at the Meeting of Creditors is quite common; however, the firm you...

If you did not sign a reaffirmation agreement, your liability on the mortgage note is discharged and you cannot be foreclosed upon personally. The...

Can judgment creditor garnish money from social security benefits?

I must respectfully disagree with the answer the first answer provided to this question. I do not practice law in Kansas, so take my two cents of...